"Yes, sir, I think I know why."
"Ah, you do? Why is it?"
"You do not want him for a son-in-law."
"That's it, exactly. Now how can we get rid of him? Have you any ideas on the subject?"
"I have not thought of it, but will carry out any plan you may suggest. Don't be afraid to trust me, for I hate the fellow even worse than you do. He has lorded it over me the past few weeks, and I would like to see him disgraced."
"Well, have you any idea you could arrange a trap for him to fall into?"
"Yes, yes; a job could be put up that would send him to prison and, blast him! I would be glad to boss it."
The words were spoken with force, direct from the heart of the teller, so the Senator at once saw his way clear.
"What can you do and when can you do it?" he asked.
"With your assistance and co-operation I can fix a job making him a defaulter," replied Sargent.